Although possible it is very difficult and not recommended.
													
																	Cutting aluminum sheet with scroll saw. 
									
	
		
	
																	Should you wish to take on the challenge be sure to use the saw on a low speed setting and the blade is adequately lubricated. 
																	Equipped with a metal cutting blade the scroll saw can cut soft metal such as copper silver brass and aluminum up to 1 8 thick as well as 1 8 brass rod. 
																	If you have a thicker metal you ll probably want to use a circular saw or bandsaw to make your cuts. 
																	Cutting metal on a scroll saw is definitely not as safe as cutting wood. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	The action of a scroll saw blade makes cutting metal kind of dangerous. 
																	You can use a scroll saw to cut through just about any type of metal including aluminum copper brass bronze and cold rolled steel. 
																	Cutting 1 4 inch aluminum on a scroll saw would be pushing it but if you cut very slowly you should be able to do it. 
																	Sheets can be taped between pieces of 1 8 plywood to prevent burrs on the underside keep shavings under control and protect the saw table. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	It is possible to cut harder metals with a scroll saw. 
																	However it is very difficult. 
																	If the hard metal is thicker than a quarter inch find another saw. 
																	Harder metals should not be cut using a scroll saw. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	If you are absolutely dedicated to doing so use a slow speed setting make sure the blade is properly lubricated and feed the metal through the blade slowly. 
																	You can get metal cutting blades for both. 
																	I would not cut 1 8 thick aluminum on a scroll saw unless it was a last ditch effort. 
																	Work slowly as you feed the metal through the blade. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	I have cut some brass on the saw in a pinch but swore that i would never do it again. 
																	A scroll saw can be used to cut soft metal up to inches thick. 
																	If you must cut the aluminum use a fine toothed blade.